antique step-back hutch & breakfast nook
The kitchen will be our next big project in the house and I can’t wait to tackle this space. As I’ve shared before, it’s a bit of an awkward room that is sort of a U-shape. One side of the U is a hallway that leads to the pantry (the door to the right in […]
time to refresh your bedding
Disclosure: This blog post is sponsored by Brooklinen. As always, all opinions and words are honest and my own. I’ve shared about Brooklinen many times over the years and I continue to partner with them because their bedding and towels are just that awesome. I started using their towels five years ago and have been […]
Antique French Louis Philippe Vitrine
Remember the piece I purchased from Ekster Antiques? When I shared it on Instagram, one of my friends (who is a designer and European antique dealer) informed me this is an antique French Louis Philippe Vitrine. I didn’t know it was called that specifically, but I knew that it was gorgeous and that I loved […]
the antique victorian bamboo shelf
Remember the antique Thebes stool I found a few weeks ago at a local antique store? Well, in that same booth, I found another incredible find at an excellent price – an antique Victorian burnt bamboo shelf. I think it was $85 with an additional 20%. As I picked up the rickety old shelf and […]
September & October 2022 favorites
We moved into our house in mid-September, which feels like just a couple of weeks ago, but here we are in mid-November. There are seasons of life when time ticks by slowly, like when waiting for a broken foot to heal, and seasons when the days and weeks fly by, like when you’re in the […]
blue & white checked curtains
When my mom and I took a day to make the curtains for the living room, we also made blue and white checked curtains for the primary bedroom. I used the same tutorial, same curtain rods, and black-out lining, but instead of the darker blue plaid fabric, I used THIS lightweight, linen blend I bought […]
reno recap four | kitchen plans, steam cleaning, & pacing ourselves
Home renovations aren’t always full-steam-ahead, especially if you’re living in the home while doing the work. Sometimes you need to take some time to slow the pace, ponder upcoming projects, readjust the plans, and properly clean the house. With a sick kid at home and feeling a bit under the weather myself, this was a […]
favorite things | antique kilim rugs
Let’s talk about one of my favorite recent things – antique and vintage kilim rugs. I’ve been admiring vintage and antique rugs in general because of the warmth and sense of history they bring to a room, but I’ve been interested in kilim rugs for a few reasons. “Kilim” is a Turkish word meaning a […]